Nursing Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana, lovingly called "The Boot" by those who make their home here, is an excellent place to launch a nursing career in the South. Not only is the average pay for nurses here higher than nearby states like Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Alabama, but the persistent nursing shortage here puts nurses in high demand. CRNAs (certified registered nurse anesthetists) are particularly in demand here, which is good news for RNs who want to continue their nursing education at the graduate level here. Louisiana also had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation as of April 2010—the state's jobless rate was at a remarkable 6.7 percent while the rest of the nation hovered close to 10 percent unemployment. Also, Louisiana has one of the most fascinating cultures in which to immerse yourself in your off time. Cajun festivals, jazz music in New Orleans and fabulous seafood cuisine make Louisiana truly something special.

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The most highly sought-after nursing jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in and around the major population centers, such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Some of the largest and best-known employers of registered nurses in Louisiana include: the General Health System (Baton Rouge area), the Ochsner Health System, the Willis-Knighton Health System and the NorthOaks Health System. Those who want to become nurses in Louisiana can get information about state licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The Louisiana State Nurses Association is the professional organization that represents the state's nurses, and it maintains a website where RNs here can connect with one another, find continuing education opportunities, and keep up to date on policy issues relevant to Louisiana's nurses.

School Name: Ascension College

Address: 320 E Ascension St, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

Contact: (225) 647-6609

Website: www.ascensioncollege.org

Type of School: 2-year, Private for-profit

Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Two but less than 4 years certificate

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 15 to 1

School Name: Baton Rouge Community College

Address: 201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

Contact: (225) 216-8000

Website: www.mybrcc.edu

Type of School: 2-year, Public

Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 28 to 1

School Name: Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing

Address: 3616 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

Contact: (225) 387-7623

Website:

Type of School: 2-year, Private not-for-profit

Programs Offered: Two but less than 4 years certificate

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 10 to 1

School Name: Cameron College

Address: 2740 Canal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

Contact: (504) 821-5881

Website: www.cameroncollege.com

Type of School: 2-year, Private for-profit

Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 62 to 1

School Name: Compass Career College

Address: 42353 Deluxe Plaza, Suite 16, Hammond, Louisiana 70403

Contact: (985) 419-2050

Website: www.compasscareercollege.com

Type of School: < 2-year, Private for-profit

Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 36 to 1

School Name: Delgado Community College

Address: 615 City Park Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

Contact: (504) 361-6410

Website: WWW.DCC.EDU

Type of School: 2-year, Public

Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1

School Name: Delta College Inc

Address: 19231 N. 6th Street, Covington, Louisiana 70433-8947

Contact: (985) 892-6651

Website: www.deltacollege.com

Type of School: < 2-year, Private for-profit

Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 10 to 1

School Name: Delta College of Arts & Technology

Address: 7380 Exchange Place, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806-1529

Contact: (225) 928-7770

Website: www.deltacollege.com

Type of School: 2-year, Private for-profit

Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 13 to 1

School Name: Dillard University

Address: 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

Contact: (504) 816-4640

Website: www.dillard.edu

Type of School: 4-year, Private not-for-profit

Programs Offered: Bachelor's degree

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 7 to 1

School Name: Grambling State University

Address: 403 Main Street, Grambling, Louisiana 71245

Contact: (318) 247-3811

Website: www.gram.edu

Type of School: 4-year, Public

Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Bachelor's degree;Master's degree;Post-master's certificate

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1

School Name: Gretna Career College

Address: 1415 Whitney Ave, Gretna, Louisiana 70053

Contact: (504) 366-5409

Website:

Type of School: 2-year, Private for-profit

Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;Associate's degree

Student-to-faculty Ratio: 15 to 1

School Name: L E Fletcher Technical Community College

Address: 310 St Charles St, Houma, Louisiana 70360-2863

Contact: (985) 857-3655

Website: www.ftcc.edu

Type of School: 2-year, Public

Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate